The band was the result of the merge of two other bands: "Toilet Flush" and… Read Full Bio ↴The band was the result of the merge of two other bands: "Toilet Flush" and "Fugu". The band's first name was "Blackfly In Your Soup" but once they established their sound they changed the name to Ripe Banana Skins. The band recorded a few demos and quickly gained fans as a result of touring and being the opening act of the very popular Paraguayan rock band Flou. This allowed the band to tour extensively through Paraguay and also in Brazil and Argentina.

In November of 2003 the band began recording their first self-titled album which quickly rose up the charts when released in 2005. RBS also participated in the popular Paraguayan rock festival "Quilmes Rock", playing in front of more than 40,000 people.

The band is currently working on their second album and the release of a live performance DVD.

I wanna be the one
Ripe Banana Skins Lyrics

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Baby when I look into your eyes,
Y can't describe what i feel,
But the feeling's got no price.

I don't wanna hear you say, that we're only just friends,
So just give me one chance, you gotta hear i gotta say.
We could be just fine, you know that love is blind.
If only you could be mine (you're all I ever wanted).

I'll grab you by the hand, then we'll talk through the sand

And we'll talk about an hour,
While I pick up some flowers,
To give them all to you,
To prove you that love is true.

I don't wanna waste more time,
I can't live if you're not by mi side…
I need you here by my side…
Maybe one day you'll understand,
They way I feel for you,
Cuz girl you make me drull.
And I don't wanna hear you say
that we're only just friends,
so don't treat me like i was a fool.

Cause what I feel for you,
Is kinda hard to explain,
It penetrates my brain,
It drives me so insane.

I'm telling you girl when i'm whit you.
I'm not the same I don't care about the world,
Cuz you're my world.

Baby when I look into your eyes
I can't describe what I feel but the feeling got no price.
I don't wanna hear you say that we're only just friends,

So just give me one chance,
You gotta hear what I gotta say,
If only I could get into yourself to check out just for a while.
I wanna know if you love me,
Wanna know it right now,

I love it when you smile,
I love it when you blush.

Yeah I don't care about nothing else in this life.
Baby when I look into your eyes you get me so high,
And I can't go on with my life.
So please give me one chance
Don't say that we're only just friends,
I gotta be with you some how.

I love it when you smile,
I love it when you blush,

Yeah I don't care about nothing else in this life
Calm down I wanna be the one that make you feel good.

Overall Meaning

The song 'I Wanna Be The One' by Ripe Banana Skins tells a story of a person hopelessly in love with someone who sees them only as a friend. The singer expresses how they feel about this person, describing how they can't explain what they feel when they look into their eyes, yet the feeling is priceless. They want to take their friendship to the next level and be with the person romantically. The singer expresses their desire to walk on the beach and talk with this person, pick flowers to show their affection, and prove that their love is true.

The lyrics show a sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's desire to be with this person. They want to know whether this person loves them back and are willing to do anything to be with them. The lyrics are filled with emotions, describing how being with this person makes them feel high and exceptional, and not caring about anything else in life. The singer wants to prove that they can be the one who makes this person feel good.

In summary, 'I Wanna Be The One' is a love song that expresses a strong desire to take a friendship to the next level and be with someone romantically. The lyrics show the intensity of the singer's emotions and their willingness to do anything to be with this person.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby when I look into your eyes, Y can't describe what i feel, But the feeling's got no price.
When I gaze into your eyes, I cannot verbalize the emotions which well up within me, but the feeling is invaluable.

I don't wanna hear you say, that we're only just friends, So just give me one chance, you gotta hear i gotta say. We could be just fine, you know that love is blind. If only you could be mine (you're all I ever wanted). I'll grab you by the hand, then we'll talk through the sand
I cannot endure hearing you say that we are only acquaintances; therefore, give me a chance to communicate my feelings. We could have a bright future together if you only knew how deeply I desire you. Walking in the sand together, I will express my affection by holding your hand.

And we'll talk about an hour, While I pick up some flowers, To give them all to you, To prove you that love is true.
We will converse for an hour, during which time I will gather flowers to present them to you as proof of my true affection.

I don't wanna waste more time, I can't live if you're not by mi side… I need you here by my side… Maybe one day you'll understand, The way I feel for you, Cuz girl you make me drull. And I don't wanna hear you say that we're only just friends, so don't treat me like i was a fool.
I cannot spend any more time in uncertainty, as I cannot survive without you. You are indispensable to me. Hopefully, eventually you will grasp the intensity of my affection for you. Do not dismiss my feelings as foolish by claiming we are merely friends.

Cause what I feel for you, Is kinda hard to explain, It penetrates my brain, It drives me so insane.
My feelings for you are challenging to articulate; they consume my thoughts and drive me mad.

I'm telling you girl when i'm whit you. I'm not the same I don't care about the world, Cuz you're my world.
When I am with you, I am not the same person because you are my everything; nothing else matters to me.

Maybe one day you'll understand, They way I feel for you, Cuz girl you make me drull. And I don't wanna hear you say that we're only just friends, so don't treat me like i was a fool.
Eventually, I hope you will comprehend the extent of my emotions for you. Do not belittle my feelings by claiming we are simply friends.

I love it when you smile, I love it when you blush. Yeah I don't care about nothing else in this life. Baby when I look into your eyes you get me so high, And I can't go on with my life. So please give me one chance Don't say that we're only just friends, I gotta be with you some how.
I adore seeing you smile and watching your cheeks flush. Nothing else in this life matters to me. Your eyes bring me such elation that I cannot function otherwise. Please grant me a chance to prove our relationship could be more than friends.

Calm down I wanna be the one that make you feel good.
Relax. I desire to be the person who brings you joy.

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